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Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style
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About Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style
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Introduction
Subject: Finding Your Topic
Subject: Finding "The American Male at Age Ten"
Research: Preparing for Reporting
Research: Reporting
Research: Organizing Notes
Writing: Elements of a Story
Writing: Dialogue and Quotes
Writing: Description
Writing: Expert Opinion
Writing: Conclusions
Editing: Revising
Editing: Collaborating
The Ongoing Work of a Writer
What You Will Learn?
- The rise of sites like Medium and Longreads have inspired a resurgence in creative nonfiction—that compelling, leisurely writing that weaves true ideas and characters into stories that reveal as much about its readers as its subject. But where do those stories come from? And how do they work?.
- In this class, Susan Orlean, best-selling author and longtime New Yorker staff writer, walks us through her writing process for transforming ordinary subjects into exceptional stories. She reveals how she prepares to write, takes a close look at her classic Esquire piece “The American Male at Age Ten,” and delves into why curiosity, revision, and collaboration are at the heart of being a writer..
- In under two hours, this class demystifies the writing craft so that you can write a short and unforgettable profile of your own. Whether you’re an active writer, aspiring freelancer, or simply curious about the power of language, this class will help you navigate and polish the creative process of telling your best story..